portentous
por
pɔr
pawr
ten
ˈtɛn
ten
tous
təs
tēs
British pronunciation
/pɔːtˈɛntəs/

Definition & Meaning of "portentous"in English

portentous
01

extraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening

example
Examples
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon looked portentous, hinting at a severe storm approaching.
02

puffed up with vanity

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